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WE INSPIRE ATHLETES TO BE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE AND
TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS.

EYES UP-DO THE WORK!

Especially for Athletes (“E4A”) is a movement designed to inspire athletes, and those with whom they associate, to maximize their athletic potential and to use their talents and social influence to assist and lift others. E4A is seeking to build a culture of athletes focused on changing lives through better use of the attention and influence that accompanies their position.

E4A provides education, training and motivational tools to inspire athletes to focus on doing more, and becoming more than just a great athlete.Schools, teams, youth organizations, and individual athletes are encouraged to become E4A certified and join the growing group of athletes of all ages and skill levels including college and professional athletes in committing to the E4A promise and wearing proudly their Eyes Up-Do the Work wrist band.

ADVOCATES

“When I heard the passion behind E4A I just knew I had to be a part of it. I really do think people should ask themselves why not and make the Especially for Athletes promise. Eyes Up to me means recognizing without God none of this would be possible.”

GORDON HAYWARD / CURRENT NBA STAR OF THE UTAH JAZZ

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TY DETMER / 14 YEAR NFL PRO AND HEISMAN 1990 HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER

“At the end of the day, the most important thing for athletes is what they learn about life. You can do more than you think you can. Don’t be afraid to be really good. Especially for Athletes really helps athletes be cognizant of what they want to get out of athletics. Players, coaches, parents, everyone can get caught up in wins and losses. But they need to get ready for life and the more they are aware, the better chance they have.”

QUINCY LEWIS / FORMER NAISMITH HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL COACH OF THE YEAR

WIN THE HOUR

Athletes learn to better manage time and approach their days in a way that they can more effectively accomplish goals each day. We call this Winning Each Hour and Putting First Things First.

RESILIENCY

Athletes are taught about Resiliency, Competing the right way, and the dangers of misusing the attention they receive as athletes.

SEEK TO BLESS, NOT IMPRESS

Athletes learn how to be appreciative, sincere in their desires and using sports as a tool to bless the lives of others by giving back, and how to expand the team feel within their community.

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There are many topics discussed through E4A program, the most heartbreaking one being suicide. Please review the following:

Suicide does not have one single cause. Certain factors like substance abuse and untreated depression can lead to higher risk of suicide just as having a robust social circle can help protect you from suicide. Read more about the warning signs, risk factors and protective factors of suicide.

Call 911 or the emergency service in your country if you see or hear the following:

Someone threatening to hurt or kill him/herself or talking about wanting to die. Especially if the person has a weapon or item to hurt himself/herself.

Searching for ways to kill him/herself by seeking access to lethal means-whether that is online or physically in the moment of despair.

Someone talking, writing, or posting on social media about death and suicide when these actions are out of the ordinary for the person.

Warning Signs

Warning signs are indicators that a person may be in acute danger and may urgently need help.

Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself;

Looking for a way to kill oneself;

Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose;

Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain;

Talking about being a burden to others;

Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs;

Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless;

Sleeping too little or too much;

Withdrawing or feeling isolated;

Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge; and

Displaying extreme mood swings.

This list of Warning Signs for Suicide was developed by an expert review and consensus process that included SAVE’s Executive Director and was informed by a review of relevant research and literature. Additional information about the warning signs can be found in the following published article: Rudd, M. D., Berman, A. L., Joiner, T. E., Jr., Nock, M. K., Silverman, M. M., Mandrusiak, M., et al. (2006). Warning signs for suicide: Theory, research, and clinical applications. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 36(3), 255-262.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Lifeline (USA) at 1-800-273-8255 OR Text SIGNS to 741741 for 24/7, anonymous, free crisis counseling.